Europe
November 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 609 543
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
- Runout / matrix
DM 609543 A-1/10-87 C ⅡRunout Side A
DM 609543 B-1/10-87 C ⅡRunout Side B
S 609 543 ALabel Side A
S 609 543 BLabel Side B
Vinyl pressings
In 100 Years…
by Modern Talking · 1987
19 pressings11 countriesSynth-popPop
In 100 Years… was first pressed on vinyl in 1987. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of In 100 Years…
15 pressings came out in 1987, the album's first year, in 9 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Europe
November 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 109 543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
S 109 543 ALabel Side A
S 109 543 BLabel Side B
Europe
November 16, 1987- Label and catalog number
- Hansa 109 543
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
DM DS 109 543 A - 2/10 87Runout side A, variant 1
DM DS 109 543 B - 1/10 87Runout side B, variant 1
DM DS 109543 A-2/10-87 IIRunout side A, variant 2
DM DS 109543 B-1/10-87 C IIRunout side B, variant 2
Denmark
1987- Label and catalog number
- Mega Records MRCX 122 273
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
France
1987- Label and catalog number
- WEA 248 085-0Hansa 248 085-0
- Format
- 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
Greece
1987- Label and catalog number
- Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7521
- Format
- 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 19 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s18 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Denmark | Mega Records MRCX 122 273First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | France | WEA 248 085-0 / Hansa 248 085-0First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Greece | Three Eggs THREE EGGS 7521First year12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM | 12", Maxi-Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Delta DEM 812First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Italy | Delta DE 872 / Hansa DE 872First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Italy | Delta DEM 812First year12", 45 RPM, White Label | 12", 45 RPM, White Label |
| 1987 | Philippines | Hansa OC-EP-17176 / Hansa 609 543First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Philippines | Hansa HAN-8107First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Scandinavia | Mega Records MRCS 2273 / Mega Records MRCS2273First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | South Africa | Principal Records RSS 198First year7", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1987 | Spain | Ariola 1A 109543First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1987 | Spain | Hansa 3A 609 543First year12", Maxi-Single | 12", Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 609 543First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 109 543First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1987 | Europe | Hansa 109 543First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
2020s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Netherlands | Music On Vinyl MOV1206412", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Limited Edition, Numbered, Reissue, Remastered, Stereo · Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
Tracklist
- AIn 100 Years… (Part I)3:58
- BIn 100 Years… (Part II)4:06
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of In 100 Years… are there?
19 vinyl pressings of In 100 Years… are listed here, from 11 countries, released between 1987 and 2023.
When was In 100 Years… first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1987, in Europe, Denmark, France, Greece and more. One of them is Hansa 609 543, released November 16, 1987.
How do I tell if my copy of In 100 Years… is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 609 543, 109 543, MRCX 122 273, 248 085-0) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, DM 609543 A-1/10-87 C Ⅱ and DM 609543 B-1/10-87 C Ⅱ. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is In 100 Years… on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
